Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2008 Sep;51(9):982-987.

Magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound surgery for uterine fibroids: Initial experience in Korea

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Bundang CHA General Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
  • 2Comprehensive Gynecologic Cancer Center, Pochon CHA University, Bundang CHA General Hospital, Seongnam, Korea. chanoncology@chamc.co.kr
  • 3Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Bundang CHA General Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.

Abstract


OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this report is to review the safety and short-term efficacy of non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound surgery (MRgFUS) on uterine myomas in Korean women.
METHODS
A total of 29 outpatient Korean women, whose mean age was 39.1+/-5.8 years, were treated using the MRgFUS system for their symptomatic uterine myomas. Patients??symptoms were recorded using a validated symptom-specific questionnaire on treatment day, and at follow-up visits, 3 and 6 months post treatment. Data on adverse events was recorded on each follow up period.
RESULTS
Symptom improvement was experienced by 83% of the patients at the three months follow-up, and 90% of the patients reported on improved quality of life by the six months follow-up. There were no serious adverse events during the treatments or the follow-up period.
CONCLUSION
MRgFUS appears to be a safe and effective treatment for symptoms relief of uterine fibroids. Additional reports on longer follow up should verify long-term durability.

Keyword

Magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound; Uterine myoma

MeSH Terms

Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Korea
Leiomyoma
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Magnetics
Magnets
Myoma
Outpatients
Quality of Life
Surveys and Questionnaire
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